scrapbooking

May 05, 2010

I feel like I have SO MUCH to blog about. I've been working really hard at college, but this isn't school work [:I've been taking Rachel and Elsie's 'Tell Your Story' class and it's really great! Late night (okay, maybe not that late. like 10:30. haha) journalling sessions are so good for the mind and the heart. I promise to show you more of this, very soon. I'm pretty excited, because I'm starting to use my illustrations more in crafty things. This year has been a huge transition for me in my art, and I'm so happy I took this big risk to follow a dream.[: ohhhhhh. and I've been working on something very special...More, better photos to follow this week!LOVE YOU & thank you for all the comments & e-mails. i really value this online community.kxo

May 04, 2010

I shared some of this with Viv's Journal class a few months ago- but the time has come to give you the full tour...So, when I moved to London (Sep 2009) I wanted to be able to keep a record of my days, without having to spend a lot of time on each page. I didn't know what this was going to end up looking like until the situations I was in forced me to be quick and easy about it.A lot of the pages are just little reminders about things that I did/bought/saw. It was a time for exploring, learning, trying to make a long-distance relationship work, coping with a new environment and being on my own.I made this book out of lined paper and just stuck things in when I needed to. I found I didn't carry this with me at all, but stuck things in when I got home and wrote notes in it, while I was working & listening to music. It gave me a space to be messy & I honestly didn't think I was going to show it to anyone- but it ended up being part of my portfolio! I love it when mistakes and messes turn out good.Each of these 'random' things that I've stuck in all have memories. I really like how they probably mean nothing to anyone, but me & the people involved. It adds a bit of mystery. Thanks for letting me share this! (I'm still showing things about my relationship with Jon, because I don't regret a second of it and I think it's all part of the healing process- plus I think they're beautiful, I hope you don't find it awkward or anything.)Maybe this will inspire you to be a bit more 'loose' with your journalling sometimes, especially during busy periods of your life. I have some really exciting things that I'm working on todayyyy!!!!See you tomorrow for Workspace Wednesday no 3!!!***P.S!!! I totally forgot to mention that you can win a full set of my paper over here!!!go go go!

March 26, 2010

For my Final Major Project for foundation year, I've started a blog. It's just mainly a place to quickly and easily keep track of thoughts and write little evaluations and things. You are welcome to check it out here. But just be warned- it's laid out like more of a sketchbook than a blog so it's more experimental and kind of tedious at times. Anyway, I wanted to share some of things I've made for it...I showed a little peek of this in that silly vlog. I've noticed that music is a huge part of how I create. A lot of the way something turns out depends on what I'm listening to. I was listening to Swimmers/Drifters by Fancois when I made this page. He has done some amazing animations too. Also took some photographs this evening (it still gets dark so quick here). That's where I'm spending most of my time right now- at my desk. Making. There's more and also a description about these photos on the project blog.I have good things planned for the blog/etsy. here is a peek!I think I may cuddle up on the couch with a quilt and hot chocolate tonight and watch a film with my folks.It feels like winter here.Warmly,Kimxo

March 14, 2010

YAY! It's here!My favourite thing right now is scraps of paper and handpainted paper. [: (also, randomly, like pink a little bit.) For this giveaway- you'll get everything pictured! To enter; Please comment on this post with you name, and tell me what you'd like to see more of from me (photographs, drawings, journals etc). You can also get bonus entries if you tweet about this giveaway (@killerxkim) or blog it- just let me know.Here's a little more detail into what you're getting. [:These are screen printed onto handpainted/recycled papers. 1 A4 print of my 'feel like shit' diagram and 1 A5 piece of woodgrain paper, printed on a painted old planner. [: Also, a bunch of scraps of other handpainted paper. some are watercolour, ink, coffee, or acrylic.And some other odds and ends, like felt cutouts, a 'wages envelope' and some telephone message slips, not to mention that cute BEA plane card. [:

I think I'll post the winner next weekend, so you've got a fair amount of time to spread the word. haha. Don't worry- I'll keep blogging untill then. I have some really fun things lined up.love, kimxo

March 06, 2010

YAY! My shop is very full and happy right now! [: Here is the new collection, YOU'RE NICKED!!!!I really like this collection because- just like it's inspiration, it's cheeky, rough around the edges and completely lovable. The colour story is also specially made to remind you of 70's film and that kind of 'dirty' brick wall, lower middle class kind of space. But some of the designs are based off higher class wallpaper/fabrics, so it's a real mix- just like if you were a cop, all the adventures of chasing people through back alleys and dealing with fraud in fake-wood paneled rooms.Also, the Banter set for this collection is up, but the other banter's would work just as well with it. [:If you've never heard these saying before,Here are some of the fun translations; You're Nicked- We caught you!/You're going to Jail,A Gander- A look or a try,'Ave A Butchers- Have a look, Oi!- Hey!,Gov- short for 'Governor' which was used like 'Boss',TA- Thanks, Luv- affectionate term for female,Smudged- photographed or spied on.In other news- my hair is growing! I cannot wait to wear it in pigtails. [:giveaway to follow on sunday (it's not the papers, so don't hold out for it- but it's supperrrrr cute).LOVE YOU kxo

March 05, 2010

I'm so excited I can finally share these with you!! I'm going to have an update TONIGHT.These are based on 70's cop shows like The Sweeny, and they all have cute cockney catch phrases like; 'Oi! Gov!' and ''ave A Butchers' which means 'hey sir' and 'let's have a look.' :]They would be perfect for springtime fun and a lot of the patterns are reminiscent of big wallpaper designs, so if you're re-modeling or moving into a new house, I think these would be great.I also did a new 'about me' last night for the Indie Business class;Ok. See you tonight for the update!Kimxo

p.s. have you seen the new header? and the sidebar links got a bit of handwritten love.

August 25, 2008

it's incredible how just two days of 'making'can make such a big difference to my head and my heart. i will take more pictures of my desk and my new 'storage' area. i've moved alot of things up stairs, and it looks like a little scrapbooking shop! so i get to 'pull product' when i work. mmmmm. my dream! plus burning my 'tea calories' going up and down the stairs. haha!mum surprized me with a retro singer when i came back! (said i need it for Uni!) i loooove her, i am going to miss her next year! we're calling her Betty-Sue (the singer), she inspires me to keep my desk neat and bake cookies. haha. soooo in love with her simple features and curvy body!so i have alot of space for Betty-Sue and my 'brother' typewriter on my desk, next to Lewis (my mac) and my paints! so it has been so good and easy to just let out all of my art. i've been doing Rachel's SHFH class, and here are the first four (sorry the photos are so bad, i just wanted to share!);so these are probably my favourite album pages i've done in a loooooong time. (thank you rachel!)maybe it's my desk, maybe it's the class, maybe it's this feelings i've got- but i think i will be alright this year. i don't feel dependent on friends, parents, or boys. it feels good to know that i can survive, and figure things out without the need of someone else. i have alot of plans and dreams. and i think my art is going to be good to me this year.

what are your dreams for this school year/season?-kxoP.s. if you are itching to learn most about me, you can visit my myspace. :] there are some photos that rarely get seen, and i've just wrote a new 'aboutme'.